barefoot contessa, ina garten

Eh, I wasn't that impressed. None of the recipes or stories called out to me making me want to make them. ( )

I am not highly skilled but I have taken a few cooking classes. Ina's recipes are inspiring. They are not filled with items I don't recognize nor do I feel I have to run out and buy new appliances. I feel I can easily follow her suggestions without any panic or burning down the house. ( )

This is beautiful cookbook, with photos of every dish and lots of helpful entertaining tips. The recipes seem easy and accessible, without having to make ridiculous quantities of food, although they do seem more geared toward entertaining than everyday eating. My favorites are the Oven-roasted Vegetables and Pan-Roasted Root Vegetables. The best chapters are Vegetables, offering several simple but tasty side dishes, and Breakfast of course. The Country French Omelet and Sunrise Smoothies earned rave reviews from my family. This is a keeper cookbook to break out for special family dinners and having guests over.

Everything I have cooked from this book has been a winner! Easy and delicious! ( )